28 U.S.C. § 143 : US Code - Section 143: Vacant judgeship as affecting proceedings

Search 28 U.S.C. § 143 : US Code - Section 143: Vacant judgeship as affecting proceedings

When the office of a district judge becomes vacant, all pending
process, pleadings and proceedings shall, when necessary, be
continued by the clerk until a judge is appointed or designated to
hold such court.